Selection of emerald jewels sold @ Sotheby's, Important Jewels, 03 Feb 10, New York
Emerald and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York. photo Sotheby's
The emerald-cut emerald weighing 6.83 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 4.10 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, size 6¼, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 43357. Est. 75,000—100,000 USD. Lot Sold 94,900 USD
NOTE: Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 40486 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: none.
Emerald and diamond ring, Circa 1920. photo Sotheby's
The emerald-cut emerald weighing 15.00 carats, within a delicate mounting of platinum enhanced on the prongs and at the shoulders with single-cut diamonds, size 6¼. Est. 15,000—20,000 USD. Lot Sold 42,500 USD
NOTE: Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 41281 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: faint (type: Canada Balsam).
Emerald and diamond pendant. photo Sotheby's
The octagonal step-cut emerald weighing 10.57 carats, baguette and oval diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.25 carats, the hinged pendant hook set with small round diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18 karat gold. Est. 30,000—40,000 USD. Lot Sold 38,750 USD
18 karat white gold, diamond and emerald necklace. photo Sotheby's
The diamond necklace set with round and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 15.00 carats, length 19½ inches, the emerald and diamond enhancer set with a heart-shaped emerald weighing approximately 22.00 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 6.80 carats, enhancer is detachable as illustrated..Est. 20,000—30,000 USD. Lot Sold 31,250 USD
Emerald and diamond necklace. photo Sotheby's
The fancy-cut oval emerald measuring approximately 21.7 by 14.8 mm., round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 16.50 carats, additionally set with calibré-cut emeralds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length 16½ inches. Est. 12,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 27,500 USD
Emerald and diamond earclips, circa 1950. photo Sotheby's
Round, marquise and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats, emerald-cut emeralds weighing approximately 25.70 carats, mounted in white gold. Est. 18,000—22,000 USD. Lot Sold 26,250 USD
Emerald and diamond pendant. photo Sotheby's
The emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 12.75 carats, framed by baguette and tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 3.35 carats, mounted in white and yellow gold. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 12,500 USD
Diamond and emerald necklace, Tiffany & Co. photo Sotheby's
Round diamonds weighing approximately 7.15 carats, round emeralds weighing approximately 5.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, length 16 inches, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 13214298. Est. 5,000—7,000 USD. Lot Sold 11,250 USD
Diamond and emerald bracelet. photo Sotheby's
Round diamonds weighing approximately 7.90 carats, round emeralds weighing approximately 10.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length 7 inches. Est. 7,500—10,000 USD. Lot Sold 11,250 USD
Emerald and diamond ring. photo Sotheby's
The emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 4.50 carats, flanked by baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.65 carats, mounted in platinum, size 5½. Est. 7,500—10,000 USD. Lot Sold 9,375 USD
Emerald and diamond ring. photo Sotheby's
The emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.20 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, size 5½. ESt. 3,000—4,000 USD. Lot Sold 4,688 USD
Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 03 Feb 10. New York www.sothebys.com